Childcare Area Manager
3 weeks ago
Overview
Join Mini Masterminds, a reputable childcare organisation committed to providing high-quality early education and care. Our centres create nurturing, stimulating environments where children thrive. Be part of a passionate team that values individuality, celebrates diversity, and inspires a lifelong love of learning in a safe, inclusive, and joyful setting.
About Us
Mini Masterminds is an award-winning childcare organisation with 20 centres across NSW. We are renowned for our innovative programs, inclusive culture, and commitment to high-quality early education and care. Our centres offer nurturing, stimulating environments where children’s individuality is celebrated, creativity is encouraged, and lifelong learning begins. Children enjoy unique extracurricular activities such as Mini Masterchefs, Mini Champions, Mini Yoga, and Mini Linguistics, enriching their learning and development beyond the classroom.
Position Overview
As an Area Manager based in the Hills Shire area, you will oversee and support the operations of our existing services, in Riverstone, Box Hill, Schofields, Glenwood, Tallawong. You’ll work closely with Centre Directors to ensure high-quality early learning experiences, compliance with standards, and strong team performance across all centres. This role offers the chance to shape the growth and success of multiple services, mentor leaders, and drive excellence in education, culture, and community engagement throughout the region.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance: Oversee centres’ adherence to policies, licensing, legislation, regulations, NQF, EYLF, and NQS standards.
- Operational leadership: Develop and implement programs, systems, and processes to ensure smooth, high-quality centre operations.
- Team management & development: Guide and support staff in professional growth, performance, and achievement of individual goals.
- Financial & administrative oversight: Manage budgets, reporting, audits, ACECQA requirements, and liaise with regulatory bodies.
- Centre environment & safety: Maintain safe, welcoming environments for children, families, staff, and visitors, supporting WH&S policies.
- Occupancy & quality improvement: Assist Nominated Supervisors in achieving maximum enrolment and ensure centres are prepared for Assessment & Rating, QIP, and accreditation standards.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s in early childhood education (or ACECQA-recognised equivalent); Diploma-qualified applicants will also be considered.
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience in early childhood education.
- Proven multisite management experience overseeing 5 or more centres.
- Full driver’s license.
- Current National Police Check (issued within the last 6 months).
- Team-oriented mindset with a passion for inspiring educators and children.
- Strong business acumen and operational leadership skills.
- Genuine commitment to delivering high-quality learning experiences and care.
- Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Generous childcare discount for your family.
- Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance.
- Quarterly KPI incentives and reward programs recognising achievements.
- Professional development and learning opportunities, plus full EAP support.
- Close to Public transport
If you’re passionate about shaping young minds and leading a dedicated team, get in touch with us at michael.kontinos@minimasterminds.com.au we’d love to hear from you
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